Made from 100% Greco grapes, Vesevo Greco di Tufo has a bright, straw yellow colour, and an attractive, fresh fruit and floral nose. With hints of white peach on the palate, it is almost Viognier-like in style and has excellent length, with a dry, fresh finish. The Vesevo estate is located in the high, mountainous area of Avellino, known as the Switzerland of the south. Avellino is in the Irpinian hills in Campania. The vineyards are situated at between 450 and 550 metres above sea level, in the path of cool breezes blowing off the Bay of Naples. This same breeze has, over the centuries, blown volcanic ash from Vesuvius inland to give the soil here a poor, volcanic character. Indeed, the name Vesevo is the old name for Vesuvius. Despite being so far south, this is one of the latest regions in Italy to harvest. To keep the flavours of these vineyards in the wine, the must is chilled immediately and fermented at 13°-14°C rather than the higher fermentation temperatures prevalent in Italy. The wines then remain in stainless steel tanks until bottling, capturing the pure flavour of the wine. (6 x 75 cl)
Cantine del Falco makes stylish wines that hail from the Campania region. The estate was established by by Angelo de Falco together with his son, Gabriele, in the heart of the Vesuvius National Park near Naples. The traditional grapes used in this wine show all of the characterisitics of Greco di Tufo. A straw yellow coloured wine with almond aromas and good weight of fruit on the palate it has an enjoyable finish. (6 x 75 cl)